Administrative Changes For 2017-2018 School Year

Administrative Changes For 2017-2018 School Year

Posted on 08/15/2017

Franklin Pierce Schools is excited to announce new administrative changes for the 2017-2018 school year. In addition to the 104 newly hired teachers, who will mostly fill positions that became vacant at the end of last school year, the following education administrators have been hired and/or promoted:

• Theressa Prather, an experienced Principal from South Kitsap School District, will be the new Principal at Elmhurst Elementary;

• Amy Queen, formerly Dean of Students at Ford Middle School, will be an Assistant Principal at Ford Middle School;

• Wendy Bulman, formerly Dean of Students at Keithley Middle School, will be the Assistant Principal at Midland Elementary School;

• Earle McWright, formerly Dean of Students at Washington High School, will be an Assistant Principal at Keithley Middle School;

• Mike Stone, formerly Driver Trainer in the Franklin Pierce Transportation Department, will be the Shop Supervisor in the Department;

• Scott Allison has joined the team as the Capital Projects Manager for the District;

• Bruce Merritt has joined the team as the Purchasing Manager for the District;

The District looks forward to the leadership these professionals will provide in their respective roles. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 29th, 2017.

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Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to Dr. Shaun Carey, Compliance Coordinator for State and Civil Rights Laws; Wendy Malich, Title IX Officer; or William Rasplica, 504/ADA Coordinator at 315 129th ST S, Tacoma, WA 98444-5099 or at (253)298-3000.